Bakery Production Team Leader — Shift

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401k & company match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Chicago, IL is hiring a Production Team Leader to drive shift execution, quality, safety, and throughput while coaching associates and aligning with our Operations Excellence Playbook. You will champion world-class standards, engage teams, and deliver on KPIs with a One Team mentality.

The role requires flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, and emphasizes safety, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration to support sales and customer service goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-6 years of experience in production, preferably in food processing or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Win the shift by ensuring product, equipment and processes meet world-class standards.
• Foster associate engagement and empowerment.
• Coach Associates towards problem-solving and ownership.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to meet production schedules and KPIs.
• Maintain safety goals and cost efficiency through waste reduction and staffing optimization.

Skills

Operational Execution

Set the Standard

Culture & Team

Talent Development

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

KRONOS

Job description

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Chicago, IL is hiring a Production Team Leader to drive shift execution, quality, safety, and throughput while coaching associates and aligning with our Operations Excellence Playbook. You will champion world-class standards, engage teams, and deliver on KPIs with a One Team mentality.

The role requires flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, and emphasizes safety, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration to support sales and customer service goals.